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UNISON members vote overwhelmingly in favour of three year pay deal

This is just the beginning of better pay for NHS staff, conference delegates hear as they vote in favour of ‘biggest pay rise in 15 years’ and Agenda for Change reform

Roz Norman (above), the chair of UNISON's health service group executive, told delegates at conference that the hard work of activists in […]

‘The agreement would mean an end at last to the government’s self-defeating and unfair 1% pay cap,’ says union.

Being able to feed their families, afford dental treatment, repair their cars or pay off debts are some of the things that health workers could afford if the government gave them a decent pay rise, according to a survey released today (Sunday) by UNISON. UNISON says the findings expose the financial hardship suffered by NHS […]

The government has shifted on NHS pay, but there could still be a sting in the tail

Seventeen unions representing employees across the NHS have today (Tuesday) expressed anger and deep disappointment at the government’s failure to deal with the ongoing public sector pay crisis. Unions say health staff are angry that ministers have still not said they will allow the pay review bodies to operate without interference, and will fully fund […]

UNISON writes to Jeremy Hunt to put case for ending the pay cap

Thursday 27 October 2016 Hard-pressed health service staff are turning to high-rate loans, pawning their belongings and visiting food banks as they struggle just to make ends meet, according to research by UNISON. Financial hardship has led to almost half (49%) of those who took part in a major survey to seek financial help from […]

UNISON puts the case for fair pay for the 2017/18 pay round

The government needs to inject £280m into the NHS by the end of the decade, or ministers will breach minimum wage laws, unions warn

UNISON health conference debate sees passionate commitment to campaign to defend Agenda for Change and improve it

With the emphasis on seven-day working and the threat to unsocial hours payments she asked: “How will staff be able to pay enhanced costs without enhanced pay?” Service […]

But UNISON welcomes Welsh government’s continued commitment to living wage

UNISON is committed to defending these essential payments.” UNISON will be consulting its members on […]